Organized way of setting up (introductory) physics problem

[raddian]

I did not post this on the homework forum because they required to use the template.

First, I have been using the "Known____Unknown______Equations" format; however, I feel this is not organized well enough for me. Then, I tried "Variables____Components_______________Equations" format. Do you guys have other very organized physics problems set-ups that you use?

 

[Stephen Tashi]

I suggest you post an example of an organization format that you prefer.

 

[raddian]

I suggest you post an example of an organization format that you prefer.

In a loose leaf paper.

 

[Dembadon]

The first thing you should put on your paper is a Free Body Diagram; always. After that, write down knowns and unknowns. Then find relevant equations and start reasoning your way to a solution. The longer you wait to start plugging numbers in, the better. Symbolic solutions are more useful than numerical.